Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
General Dentistry
January 19, 2023
How to Take Care of a Dental Implant
If you’ve lost a tooth, your dentist might recommend a dental implant. In addition to boasting the appearance of a natural tooth, an implant also ... Read more
January 9, 2023
How Often Should You Floss?
Did you floss this morning? Are you planning to floss tonight? Or perhaps you’re ducking your head in embarrassment because you’ve been neglecting your teeth ... Read more
January 3, 2023
How Dry Mouth Can Affect Your Teeth
Having dry mouth is an uncomfortable, often uncontrollable issue that can cause a variety of oral health problems. Not only is it painful and lifestyle-limiting, ... Read more
December 12, 2022
Is Gum Bad for Your Teeth?
Teeth are an important asset. It’s about more than a fantastic smile. Your teeth also play a vital role when you chew, which means they ... Read more
November 28, 2022
How to Treat Halitosis
Most people have had an embarrassing brush with halitosis at least once in their life. After all, bad breath, which is formally referred to as ... Read more
November 2, 2022
Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?
Flossing is quick, easy, and essential for good oral health. By simply guiding floss between your teeth and curving it along each tooth, you can ... Read more
October 25, 2022
How to Keep Your Teeth Strong
You can lift weights to strengthen your biceps, perform crunches to work out your abs, or go for a run to get your heart pumping, ... Read more
October 6, 2022
What Is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis. Say it with me! Pare-ee-oh-don-TIE-tis. Or, if you’d prefer to make it easier on yourself, you can go with gum disease. Either way, it’s important ... Read more
October 3, 2022
What Does Dental Insurance Cover?
Although many Americans have dental benefits, usually provided by private insurance through an employer or group program, they often don’t understand exactly what their coverage ... Read more
September 7, 2022
At What Age Should a Child Brush Their Own Teeth?
Oral care is crucial even before a baby’s first teeth arrive; most dentists recommend that parents clean their babies’ gums with a soft washcloth. And ... Read more
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